Up in the Old Hotel and Other Stories Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Joseph Mitchell (writer)
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Up in the Old Hotel and Other Stories Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Joseph Mitchell (writer)
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character looked down on possessions?
(a) James Jefferson Davis Hall.
(b) Jane Barnell.
(c) Mazie Gordon.
(d) Joe Gould.

2. Which person that Mitchell writes about wears a scarf to hide his or her face?
(a) Joe Gould.
(b) Thomas O'Boyle.
(c) Jane.
(d) Mazie.

3. What happened to the money people sent to Mitchell for the "cave dwellers"?
(a) He donated it.
(b) He gave it to the "cave dwellers".
(c) He sent it back to them.
(d) He spent it.

4. What was the biggest contrast between Bill and his father?
(a) Bill was a good businessman.
(b) Bill was an alcoholic.
(c) Bill was eager to please customers.
(d) Bill was quiet.

5. Under what circumstance would Mazie give the poor a ticket for free?
(a) They would run errands.
(b) They cleaned up.
(c) They would buy her food.
(d) They stopped living in front of the theater.

6. James Hall's requests mostly came from what kind of person?
(a) Older women.
(b) Angry men.
(c) Teenagers.
(d) Atheists.

7. What occupation did Jane Barnell have?
(a) Bearded lady at a circus.
(b) Veterinarian.
(c) Court stenographer.
(d) Worked at The Venice.

8. How much would Dutch typically profit?
(a) $2,000.
(b) $8,000.
(c) $10,000.
(d) $5,000.

9. What were Joe's father and grandfather?
(a) Professors.
(b) Doctors.
(c) Journalists.
(d) Writers.

10. How old is Philippa Duke Schuyler?
(a) 21.
(b) 5.
(c) 14.
(d) 9.

11. Who did Mazie cite as being helpful?
(a) Teachers.
(b) Doctors.
(c) Nuns.
(d) Priests.

12. Who is described as the "Old Yankee"?
(a) Mazie Gordon.
(b) John McSorley.
(c) Daniel O'Connell.
(d) Charles Cassell.

13. What occupation does Jane dream of having?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Stenographer.
(c) Author.
(d) Model.

14. Which adjective best describes the atmosphere of McSorley's?
(a) Disturbing.
(b) Bright.
(c) Upbeat.
(d) Gloomy.

15. What kind of business is "The Old House at Home"?
(a) An assisted living home.
(b) A family restaurant.
(c) A sports bar.
(d) A saloon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main personality in "The Same as Monkey Glands"?

2. Jane has only a limited ability to be which of the following?

3. What trend began to occur in Mohawk Indian marriages as Mitchell noted?

4. What is the title of the book Joe is writing?

5. Who is "Santa Clause Smith"?

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